Panther Chameleon vs

Furcifer pardalis compared with Staphylococcus cohnii

Key Differences

  • Panther Chameleon is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Panther Chameleon
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class Reptilia (Reptiles) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order Squamata (Lizards & Snakes) Staphylococcales
Family Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons) Staphylococcaceae
Genus Chamaeleo (Chameleons) Staphylococcus
Species Furcifer pardalis Staphylococcus cohnii

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Panther Chameleon
Diet Carnivore
Average Lifespan 5 years
Average Length 45 cm
Average Weight 180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Panther Chameleon

The panther chameleon is native to Madagascar and is one of the most colorful reptiles. Males display vivid colors.

Staphylococcus cohnii is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus occurring on the skin of humans and other primates. It has been isolated from human skin, particularly on the feet and hands. This commensal bacterium rarely causes disease but can be an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised hosts.

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